Top 10 Largest Mosques in the World

We are all familiar with the word “mosque” which comes from an Arabic word “masjid” but perhaps we are not well aware of the biggest mosques in the world. Accommodating thousands of followers in one single prayer and with wide spread compounds these places of centres have become quite famous in the world for religious trips. Let us have a nippy glance at the list of top ten largest mosques in the world.

List of Top 10 Biggest Mosques in the World

Masjid al-Haram

Al-Masjid al-Nabawi

Imam Reza Shrine

Istiqlal Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque

Faisal Mosque

Badshahi Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Jama Masjid

Baitul Mukarram

Top Ten Largest Mosques in the World

1. Masjid al-HaramLocated in Mecca, Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque in the world with an area of 4,008,020 square metres (990.40 acres) and can accommodate 4 million worshippers during the Hajj period, one of the 5 pillars of Islam. It is also famous as the Grand Mosque and is considered as the holiest place by the Muslims Community.

2. Al-Masjid al-NabawiOften called the Prophet’s Mosque, Al-Masjid al-Nabawi was built by the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad in the city of Medina. With the Green Dome as the most notable features of the building, it covers 400,500 m sq. And has capacity for 1,000,000people. The mosque also served as a community center, a court, and a religious school.

3. Imam Reza ShrineWith an area of 267,079 m sq. and space for 700,000 religiuos people,Imam Reza Shrine is a complex which contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza. It is located in Mashhad, Iraq and contains a a museum, a library, four seminaries, a cemetery, the Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, a dining hall for pilgrims, vast prayer halls, and other buildings within the complex.

4. Istiqlal MosqueIstiqlal Mosque or Masjid Istiqlal is situated in Jakarta, Indonesia and is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia with 120,000 capacities and spreading over 95,000 m sq. This Indonesian mosque was erected to commemorate the independence of the nation.

5. The Hassan II MosqueWith the tallest minaret in the world, the Hassan II Mosque is located in Casablanca, Morocco. It is also one of the largest mosques on the globe with a covering of 90,000 m sq. and space for 105,000 followers. The design of the building was planned by the French architecture Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues.

6. Faisal MosqueCompleted in 1986, Faisal Mosque is the biggest mosque in Pakistan and was architected by a Turkish architect in the shape of a desert Bedouin’s tent. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue and welcomes around 300,000 worshippers into the 43,295.8 m sq. complex.

7. Badshahi MosqueAlso known as the Royal Mosque, Badshani Mosque was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. It has the ability to house 5000 worshippers in its main hall and envelops an area of 29,867.2 m sq. thus earning a name as one among the biggest mosques in the world.

8. Sheikh Zayed MosqueLocated in Abu Dhabi, with 22,000 m sq. compound and making room for 40,000 followers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque is in the eighth position in the record list of top ten largest mosques in the world. It was was initiated by the late President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

9. Jama MasjidBuilt by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is situated in Delhi. The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to 25000 worshippers and houses several relics.

10. Baitul MukarramThe last in the league of top ten largest mosques in the world is Baitul Mukarram with 40000 capacities and spreading over an area of 21000 m sq. located at the centre of Dhaka, Bangladesh it was completed in 1968.